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Special Olympics Truck Convoy makes its way through Chisago County
North Branch is home to a number of Special Olympics participants and they posed for a group photo on the I-35 bridge in North Branch during the “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” a two-day event to raise money for programs the Special Olympics organization provides.
Franks 'n steins - beer and fun, happy birthday to a real gem
If you are looking for a bit of fun this weekend look no further than Chisago City. On Saturday at the Uncommon Loon Brewery the public is invited to the second annual Frankensteins. A fundraiser for the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, you will enjoy food provided by Deautschland Meats, live music by The …
King and Queen crowned in CL
On Tuesday morning the Chisago Lakes students chose their 2021 King Conner Wheeler, and Queen Ally Nelson. The homecoming game is tomorrow, Friday night, versus Cambridge Isanti.
Freemore family artist 'tree' exhibit in Wyoming
An ongoing exhibition at a local gallery lends a lot of truth to the saying; talent runs in the family.
North Branch crowns homecoming royalty
North Branch Area Public School District celebrates its homecoming this weekend. The Homecoming King and Queen were crowned Monday afternoon, with senior class members attending the event to promote social distancing and the remainder of the school watching remotely. Thanks to community relations person Pat Tepoorten for the photo of …
Mural is historic snapshot, literally
A mural artwork is gracing the wall of the Bitworks building in Taylors Falls, put there to recognize contributions of the local Rivard family.
North Branch celebrates completion of Highway 61 & 95 project
North Branch city officials and the county celebrate last week with a ribbon cutting at the intersection at Highway 95 and County State Highway 30 reopens. Concrete roadway was installed and multiple infrastructure improvements were done below ground, in a project that was a collaboration of the state, county and …
North Branch Vets' Memorial not finding consensus on location
The proposed Veterans Memorial in North Branch’s Central Park got a cool reception from city council members last week, as an after-thought and something being shoe-horned into a spot. Council voted to table moving forward on the Central Park design and instead want a committee to be formed to research …
Goodbye summer, wait, there is another celebration? Sign me up!
The city of Shafer couldn’t have asked for better weather to celebrate Shafer Days. It was gorgeous all weekend long and the crowds were great. I hope you had a chance to come out and have some fun. Thank you so much to the Shafer Days committee and the city …
Taylors Falls Council meeting emotionally charged
The very good news that the city of Taylors Falls has finally received a strong offer for the empty city lot on mainstreet— was overshadowed by a staff member’s near breakdown in chambers Monday night this week. City Attorney Patrick Kelly was in the audience for the purpose of facilitating …
Shafer Days is our last summer celebration fling, come on out!
Shafer Days is upon us. This is one of the very last summer celebrations that we have locally. I just looked at the forecast and it looks to be spectacular this weekend.
CL's Lindahl turned into a butter sculpture
Princess Kay finalist Isabelle Lindahl, Chisago Lake Twsp. north, in the cooler at the State Fair with the traditional butter sculpture of herself, done by Gerry Kulzer Sept. 2. Parents Kevin and Tara Lindahl are in foreground. Thanks to Midwest Dairy for the photo.
St. Bridget of Sweden Church Block Party a blast
The St. Bridget of Sweden Church's annual block party was a huge success this year!
9/11 - has it been 20 years already.... Johnny Cash playing in Chisago City
This Saturday at 6 pm. there is an anniversary event to honor the victims of 9/11. Can you believe that it has been 20 years already? Not saying it feels like yesterday, but definitely not 20 years. When I watch a tv show looking at the footage of the events you can …
